A 20-year-old woman from Keizer was rescued late Thursday by searchers in Yeon State Park.

Jordan Adams was escorted out of the park after 10:30 p.m. by Multnomah County search and rescue crews. She had called 9-1-1 on her cell about 5:15 p.m., saying she was lost.

Adams told searchers that she had set off about 3:00 p.m. from
Yeon State Park, planning to hike to Munra Point. But having never hiked in the Columbia Gorge before, she didn't
realize how long it would take. Jordan thought she would be able to
make it to the top and jog back down before dark.

But that's not how it turned out.

On the way down, she became exhausted and confused. She didn't know whether she was on the right trail or not. With night quickly approaching, she called 9-1-1 for help. She was not equipped with a flashlight, matches or lighter to start a fire or extra clothes to keep her warm. She helped searchers find her quickly by keeping her cell phone on and remaining in the same area, sandwiched between trees to help block the wind.

She emerged from the ordeal sore and cold but uninjured.

As a reminder, Multnomah County Sheriff's officials said hikers need to start out early, pick trails that match their skills and to carry emergency supplies. Also let others know where you are going.